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Salt Lake City, UT  Friday  September 5,       2008, USDA-Ut Dept of Ag Market News  


Utah Direct Cattle Report                     Weekly Summary

Slaughter  Cattle   2,125     Last Week:  2,225     Year Ago:   2,150
 
Slaughter  Steers and  Heifers  along  with  Holstein  Steers were  steady  live and  
steady on a dressed basis compared with  last week. Trading was moderate.

Slaughter Steers:1,125 Head: Choice 2-3 1100-1300 lbs 97.00-98.00; Choice 
Holsteins  82.00-83.00.  Dressed  Basis  Choice  2-3  600-900  lbs  carcasses 
154.00-156.00; Holstein carcasses 139.00-141.00.

Slaughter Heifers: 1,000 Head: Choice 2-3 1000-1100 lbs 97.00-98.00. 
Dressed Basis Choice 2-3 550-800 lb carcasses 154.00-156.00.


Source: USDA-UT Dept of Ag Market News, Salt Lake City, Ut.
Phone (435-230-0402. )